The first round is in the books, and the Prep Rally crew is breaking it all down; the upsets, the blowouts, the heartbreakers, and the unbelievable performances that pushed teams into Round 2!

This week, Sydney Ruth, Graham, and Leland dive into:

️ Full recap of Bentonville West vs. North Little Rock, Fayetteville’s big payback win, Springdale’s historic playoff victory, Charleston’s wild 71-point shootout, and more.
Who You Got? Our panel makes their predictions for every major matchup across 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A and 3A.
Top Performers: We close out the show with this week’s Gimmie Five & Top 5: our top five athletes across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.
️ Long road trips, high stakes, tough brackets, and even tougher picks… this episode has it all.

What’s up, everyone! Welcome back to the Prep Rally Podcast — your go-to huddle for high school sports action across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley! Hosts Sydney, Graham, and Leland break down all the biggest games, highlights, and storylines from Week 10 of Arkansas high school football. In this episode:

Conference Races Tighten Up – Bentonville vs. Bentonville West in the Battle of Bentonville and Greenwood’s trip to Mountain Home could decide top playoff seeds.
Historic Milestones – Greenwood QB Kane Archer makes state history with over 100 passing touchdowns and 50 rushing touchdowns!
Breaking Streaks & Big Wins – Siloam Springs ends a 35-game conference losing streak, and Elkins clinches a fourth straight title.
‍ The “May Bowl” – Father vs. son matchup as Charleston head coach Ricky May faces his son Brock May at Greenland — who will take the bragging rights home?
Plus: Predictions, playoff implications, and our Gimme Five top athletes of the week!

Drop a comment: Should Leland come up to the studio for the state playoffs episode?

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Welcome back to The Prep Rally Podcast — your weekly huddle for high school sports action across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley!
In this episode, hosts Sydney, Graham, and Leland break down another wild Friday night under the lights — from clutch plays to emotional wins and everything in between.

Highlights from this week’s show:
1. Postgame reaction from players who stepped up big after key injuries this season
2. One wide receiver talks about what it means to be the glue holding his team’s offense together
3. A breakout 83-yard touchdown that changed the momentum of the game
4. Coaches reflect on what it took to overcome adversity — from early turnovers to second-half struggles — and how toughness and teamwork carried them through
5. A heartfelt celebration of hard-fought wins and resilient athletes who left everything on the field

Plus, our favorite segments:
Gimmie 5 & Top 5 Athletes of the Week!

From sideline interviews to locker room celebrations, this week’s Prep Rally Podcast captures the heart and hustle of Arkansas high school football.
Listen for the passion. Stay for the stories.
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